Cybersecurity Education: Oregon Tech ran free “Cyber Explorers” and “Cyber Ops” camps in Klamath Falls, teaching middle and high school students online safety, phishing detection, cryptography, and ethical hacking through labs and capture-the-flag games. AI + Workforce Policy: Two California lawmakers introduced the SKILL Act to create a federal tax credit for employers that partner with colleges on AI-era training, curriculum input, and internships. Rural Health Tech: Oregon Health Authority awarded $97.1M for 136 rural projects statewide, expanding services and using telehealth and workforce support to improve access. Digital Government: ODOT’s ORION over-dimension permitting system won Oregon’s 2026 State CIO award for digital services, cutting wait times and boosting self-issued permits. Fraud + Payments: Block/Cash App agreed to a $45M settlement with state AGs, including Oregon, over misleading users and weak fraud protections, plus required fraud-protection changes. Energy Grid Planning: Western governors, including Oregon, launched a task force to speed transmission permitting and prioritize regional grid upgrades. Water + Climate Risk: A new Columbia River Basin forecast warns groundwater levels will keep falling and summer water availability will worsen as snowpack melts earlier. Food Safety at Home: OSU Extension expanded its food safety and preservation helpline with more county volunteers to help Oregonians can and pickle safely. Local Tech/Industry Watch: Clackamas County commissioners discussed studying whether to attract data centers, weighing tech growth against water needs.